Reusable Dishware Rental Program

In Winter 2024, rePurpose launched a reusable dishware rental program. The drop off program is a benefit of membership in rePurpose. As a member of rePurpose, one free reusable dishware rental per year for up to 30 participants. For larger events, please inquire. We will provide an estimate of the cost for your event. Not a member yet? Become a member today! Note: This program is different from our Zero Waste Event Program still in development.

As of August 2024, we have lent dishware to over ten events covering nearly 800 people. Items are made available based on a pay it forward concept. Dishes are clean and ready to serve, and you are expected to return them clean and ready for the next member to use. Please note, we are not a formal party rental company!

Here’s a list of items we have have on hand. We’ll be adding more items as we are able to acquire and with enough interest from members.

NEW! This is our list as of August!

  • Dinner plates

  • Small plates

  • Small bowls 10 oz Pyrex glass bowls

  • Coffee mugs

  • Short rocks glasses

  • Stainless steel cups

  • Wine glasses

  • Forks

  • Knives

  • Spoons

  • Serving utensils

  • Cocktail napkins

  • Dinner napkins

  • Baskets

The reusable dishware rental program can make a significant difference in reducing waste at your birthday party, board meeting, volunteer appreciation event, holiday party, etc. While this program doesn’t replace our full service Zero Waste Event program, we encourage you to also recycle and compost as much as possible using your existing practices.

Reserve dishware for your event

This program is popular, and dishware may not be available at all times. To ensure availability for your event, please place your request as early as possible.

Please fill out our request form here.

rePurpose co-founder Sarah Bergquist sorts hard to recycle items at Penn Cove Brewery event, September 2022.